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Stihl 038 User Manual

Stihl 038
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STAL
O38
Instruction
Manual
Owner’s
Manual
Assembling
Safety
Precautions
Operating
Instructions
Maintenance
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Stihl 038 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type2-stroke
Chain Pitch3/8"
Displacement61.5 cm³
Power Output3.0 kW
Guide Bar Length (recommended)40-50 cm
Ignition SystemElectronic
Chain Gauge1.6 mm

Summary

Parts of the Chain Saw

Definitions

Safety Precautions

Operator Requirements

Requirements for the chainsaw operator's physical and mental state.

Proper Clothing

Guidelines for appropriate and safe clothing when operating the chainsaw.

THE SAW

Transporting the chainsaw

Instructions for safely carrying and transporting the chainsaw.

THE USE OF THE SAW

Preparation for the use of the saw

Steps required before starting chainsaw operation.

Fueling Instructions

Safe procedures for refueling the chainsaw with fuel mix.

Starting

Step-by-step guide for starting the chainsaw engine.

Working Conditions

Important considerations for safe operating environments and conditions.

Important Adjustments

Notes on essential adjustments for optimal performance and safety.

Cutting Instructions

Grip

Proper hand grip technique for safe chainsaw operation.

Reactive forces including kickback

Kickback

Explanation of kickback and how it occurs.

Quickstop chain brake

Devices for reducing kickback injury

Information on devices designed to minimize kickback risks.

Reduced kickback bar

Low kickback chain

To avoid kickback

Pushback

Pull-in

To avoid pushback

To avoid pull-in

Cutting Techniques

Felling

The process of cutting down a tree.

Felling Instructions

Step-by-step guide for felling trees safely.

Conventional cut

Method for making a standard felling cut.

Open-face technique

An alternative felling notch technique.

Making sapwood cuts

How to make sapwood cuts for specific tree types.

Felling cut

The primary cut made during tree felling.

Felling cut for large diameter trees: sectioning method

Technique for felling large trees using multiple cuts.

Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut

A felling cut method for smaller trees.

Plunge-cut method

A dangerous felling technique for specific timber sizes.

Limbing

Removing branches from a fallen tree.

Bucking

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Fuel

Fuel mix ages

Information on the shelf life and storage of fuel mix.

Chain lubricant

Fill chain lubricant

Instructions for filling the chain oil tank.

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Fitting the chain on the sprocket

Detailed steps for attaching the saw chain to the sprocket.

Oil Quantity Control

Chain Brake

Locking chain with chain brake

Procedures for engaging the chain brake.

Releasing the chain brake

Procedures for disengaging the chain brake.

Chain brake maintenance

Schedule and procedures for maintaining the chain brake.

Notes on Operation

Starting for first time

Recommendations for the initial use of a new chainsaw.

During operation

Advice on running the chainsaw during use.

Spark plug

Information on spark plug condition and maintenance.

Master Control

Starting

Starting procedure

Overall procedure for starting the chainsaw.

Starting the saw

Methods for starting the chainsaw engine.

Starting on ground level

Specific technique for starting the saw while it's on the ground.

Electrically Heated Handles (Option)

Intake Air Preheating (Special Accessory)

Guide Bar, Chain and Sprocket

Guide bar

Information on the guide bar's function and maintenance.

Breaking in Oilomatic chain

Procedure for breaking in a new Oilomatic saw chain.

Chain lubrication

Ensuring proper lubrication of the saw chain.

Chain tension

Critical importance of correct chain tension.

Chain sprocket

Information on the chain sprocket and its wear.

Air Filter

Carburetor

Basic setting

Initial adjustment procedure for the carburetor.

Notes for adjusting idle speed

Guidance for adjusting the engine's idle speed.

Replacing the Chain Sprocket

Removing the side plate

Steps for removing the chainsaw's side plate.

Spur sprocket

Procedure for replacing the spur sprocket.

Rim sprocket

Information on replacing the rim sprocket.

Starter Assembly

Replacing a broken starter rope

Steps for replacing a damaged starter rope.

Installing the spring clip

How to install the spring clip in the starter assembly.

Tensioning the rewind spring

Proper method for tensioning the rewind spring.

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly sharpened chain

Characteristics of a properly sharpened saw chain.

Clean and check your chain

Procedures for cleaning and inspecting the saw chain.

Replacing individual parts of chain

Guidance on replacing individual components of the saw chain.

Select sharpening tools to suit chain pitch

Choosing the correct tools based on chain pitch.

Use only special saw chain files

Importance of using specific files for chain sharpening.

You must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutters

Critical angles to maintain during chain cutter resharpening.

All cutters must be the same length

Ensuring all chain cutters are of uniform length for performance.

Depth gauge setting

Understanding and setting the depth gauge for optimal cutting.

Lowering depth gauges

Process for adjusting depth gauges during sharpening.

Other filing and sharpening aids

Various tools and aids for chain filing and sharpening.

File correctly

Proper technique for filing chainsaw chain cutters.

Specifications

Maintenance Chart

Certificate of conformity

For Canada only: Important Safety Precautions

Key to symbols

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